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Overview |
U of A | Pitt | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 53,001 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,871 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,340 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,144 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,511 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 82% |
Admission |
U of A | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,466 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 48,369 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1270/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
U of A | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $278 |
Diversity |
U of A | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
U of A | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 38% | ||
Campus |
U of A | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than Pitt based on total student enrollment (53,001 students vs. 34,525 students)
U of A vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 69.8% more expensive to attend than U of A for in-state tuition ($20,154.00 vs. $11,871.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at U of A than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($39,340.00 vs. $38,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than Pitt ($18,144 vs. $24,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 7.3% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($13,420 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 56.5% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($16,511 vs. $10,551)
U of A vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or U of A .
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Pitt (49.7%)
U of A vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A or Pitt? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Pitt and U of A.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than University of Arizona (79% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $4,000 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $54,000)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $7,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,909)
- U of A graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($196 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/